Timeline
18:07
Grab an early bite of Seto Inland Sea seafood at Kiku honten. The large sea bream rice is a solid choice before the walk.
18:22
Walk 13 minutes from the restaurant to Shukkeien. Find a quiet spot in the garden facing WNW. The castle is 822 meters away, and on this date, the sun sets directly behind it around 18:52.
18:52
Watch the sun dip behind the reconstructed keep. The garden’s landscaping frames the view perfectly as the light fades.
19:12
Return to Kiku honten for the evening service. It is a short walk back through the city streets.
Local tip
Check opening hours before you go. Kiku honten is open 11:30-14:00 and 17:00-22:00. Shukkeien is a garden; verify its current opening times for the evening, as some gardens close at sunset.
Check before you go
- Kiku honten hours: 11:30-14:00, 17:00-22:00
- Shukkeien may close at sunset; verify current evening access.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
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